Exploring Chinese Arts

What are the two primary styles of Chinese painting mentioned?

Which artistic practice extends the concept of calligraphy into visual art form?

Which style of Chinese calligraphy is considered more regularized and similar to modern text?

What is the main characteristic of Gong Bi painting?

What influenced the transformation of Chinese paper folding into origami?

What is a defining concept in Chinese artistic traditions that includes both painting and calligraphy?

Which contemporary development is a result of post-economic reform in Chinese painting?

Which of the following styles represents a cursive form of Chinese calligraphy?

Chinese Arts

Chinese arts encompass fine arts, folk arts and performing arts
Folk arts include paper cutting and paper folding
Paper cutting – developed calligraphy's symbolic expression
Paper folding – originated in Han Dynasty, later becoming origami in Japan
Visual arts – one of the oldest continuous traditions
Traditional painting uses brushstrokes, in black or nature-coloured pigments, without oils
Main techniques in Chinese painting are gong bi and shui mo
- Gong bi – highly detailed brushstrokes, often shows figures or narratives
- Shui mo – watercolor or brush painting; referred to as Xieyi or freehand style
Chinese painting focuses on three concepts: Heaven, Earth, and Humankind
Post-economic reform, artists have developed new styles, including vertical direction splash water ink, integrating Chinese and Western techniques ("Heaven Style"), and area-specific styles (e.g., Lijang Painting)
Calligraphy – originated and developed in China, closely related to ink and wash painting due to similar materials and techniques
Calligraphy styles include Lishu (clerical script), Kaishu (traditional regular script), Xingshu (semi-cursive or running script), and Caoshu (cursive or grass script)
Calligraphy rules – characters must be correct, legible, concise, fit their context, and aesthetically pleasing
Three perfections – gathering of poets, calligraphers, and painters to create ancient art

This quiz delves into the rich and diverse world of Chinese arts, covering fine arts, folk arts, and performing arts. It examines traditional techniques such as paper cutting and painting styles like gong bi and shui mo, as well as the evolution of contemporary art forms. Participants will learn about the cultural significance and historical background of these artistic expressions.